Category: Politics
CDU/CSU and SPD conclude exploratory talks
(de-news.net) – The Union parties and the SPD have successfully concluded their exploratory discussions. Pending approval from party committees, formal coalition negotiations are anticipated. Principal agreements have been made. “We have reached consensus on a wide range of substantive issues,” stated CDU leader Friedrich Merz….
Exploratory talks between Union parties and SPD on a good way
(de-news.net) – The Union parties and the SPD have resumed exploratory talks, convening at the Jakob-Kaiser-Haus in Berlin’s government district under a confidentiality agreement. CSU Bundestag leader Alexander Dobrindt described the discussions as being in their “final stages,” in a positive and constructive atmosphere. SPD’s…
Reintroduction of conscription or voluntary military service?
(de-news.net) – Debates are underway about different models to increase troop strength of the Bundeswehr. Inspector General Carsten Breuer has expressed the necessity of enhancing the military’s capacity to sustain operations with at least 460,000 soldiers. He emphasized that achieving this goal would require a…
Calls to bolster the German intelligence services
(de-news.net) – In the context of the upcoming government coalition, there are emerging calls to reform and expand the German intelligence services. Sebastian Hartmann, the SPD’s spokesperson for internal affairs, emphasized the need for enhanced personnel, financial resources, legal frameworks, and authority. He argued that…
SPD politicians caution against stricter migration policies
(de-news.net) – Ahead of continued coalition talks with the CDU/CSU, SPD co-chair Lars Klingbeil has rejected the option of de facto border closures. He argued that such closures were neither feasible at the national level nor prudent in terms of European policy. Germany should not…
Green Party still for a comprehensive reform of the debt brake
(de-news.net) – Following the agreement between the Union and SPD on a new financial package for defense and infrastructure, the Green Party has expressed its intention to review the proposals while emphasizing the necessity of a comprehensive reform of the debt brake. Green Party leader…
Constitutional amendments as to infrastructure soon to be confirmed, reforms to planning laws proposed
(de-news.net) – Following the agreement between the Union and SPD on a 500-billion-euro special fund for infrastructure modernization, additional demands have emerged from the Union. Christoph Ploß, a CDU/CSU parliamentary representative on the Bundestag’s Transport Committee, emphasized that reforms to planning laws would be essential…
Huge financial package agreed upon by the Union parties and the SPD
(de-news.net) – The CDU/CSU and SPD have agreed on a multi-billion-euro financial package during coalition talks, as announced by party leaders Friedrich Merz (CDU), Markus Söder (CSU), Lars Klingbeil and Saskia Esken (both SPD) in Berlin. The plan includes exempting defense expenditures exceeding 1 percent…
Bundesbank proposes reform of Germany’s federal debt brake
(de-news.net) – The Deutsche Bundesbank has proposed a reform of Germany’s federal debt brake, contingent on Germany’s debt ratio remaining below 60 percent, according to media reports. If the debt ratio stays below 60 percent, the federal and state governments could borrow up to 220…
Former Ministers call for comprehensive state reform to address future challenges
(de-news.net) – An initiative of Former Federal Minister Thomas de Maiziere (CDU), former Federal Finance Minister Peer Steinbrück (SPD) and supervisory board member Julia Jäkel have urged the incoming federal government to engage in comprehensively and swift state and administrative reform. The signatories advocate for…
Towards a new federal government: further exploratory talks ahead
(de-news.net) – The CDU, CSU, and SPD are set to continue their exploratory talks on forming a new federal government this Monday. CDU General Secretary Carsten Linnemann emphasized that the consultations must be concluded by Easter. SPD co-chair Lars Klingbeil expressed satisfaction with the discussions,…
SPD wins elections in Hamburg (Update)
(de-news.net) – In the Hamburg state election, the SPD emerged as the strongest party despite losses, securing the ability to continue governing. The SPD, led by First Mayor Peter Tschentscher, now has two coalition options: with the Green Party and with the CDU. According to…
